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Mental Health Therapist based in Coonoor, India
Dr. Sonia Elizabeth Prasadam is a mental health therapist based in Coonoor, India, specializing in anxiety and the complexities surrounding performance and mental health. She holds a PhD in Psychology from Christ University, Bangalore, where her research centered on the development of an intervention to address Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) in trainee musicians. Through her doctoral work, Dr. Prasadam identified perfectionism and shame as significant contributors to the onset and persistence of anxiety—a discovery that has informed her therapeutic practice.
With extensive academic experience, Dr. Prasadam has taught at premier institutions like Christ University and Madras School of Social Work, guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students in therapeutic interventions, counseling theories, and practical skills. She currently maintains a private practice where she employs Gestalt and Existential approaches to help clients reclaim parts of themselves that may have been lost along the way. Through her therapeutic work, she guides individuals in creating meaning from their past experiences, while also helping them shape a sense of purpose for the future.
Dr. Prasadam’s research has been published in journals like Current Psychology, and she is an active presenter at national and international conferences. She is deeply committed to fostering mental well-being, with a particular focus on helping individuals confront anxiety through understanding the role of underlying emotions like shame and the pursuit of perfection.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Prasadam is deeply engaged in her interdenominational church community, where she worships and actively supports her husband, who serves as both a pastor and the choir director. Her involvement in this faith community complements her work, adding depth to her commitment to personal growth and relational well-being.
